Local chapter update: Using the online chapter roster

Keeping track of all your ducks is a critical part of leading an ACDIS local chapter. And by ducks, we mean members!

So, take a few moments to review how to maintain a list of all your active and inactive chapter members.

To maintain a list of active chapter members, leaders need to remind their chapter members to complete the Online Chapter Roster form  whenever contact information needs to be updated. The form also includes several questions to help leaders identify potential chapter event speakers and future leaders:  

• Are you willing to present at a local chapter meeting? 
• Are you willing to host chapter meetings at your facility? 
• Are you interested in serving in an officer/leadership role? 

Leaders can best take advantage of this information by requesting an updated roster from the national ACDIS team on a regular basis through the Chapter Leadership Request Form. It’s also important to reach out promptly to those who responded “yes” to any of the questions above for confirmation and further details. Connecting with new members can also show you value their interest and help connect them with their local CDI community quickly. 

Additionally, chapter and networking group members who complete the roster form are given access to a special discount code for their ACDIS national membership.  

Here's the link to the roster form for your own use and to send to your chapter members: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/chapter-membership-roster  

As always, feel free to reach out to info@acdis.org with any questions! As always, feel free to reach out to info@acdis.org with any questions!

The following is a list of upcoming events for ACDIS local chapters. Visit your local chapter’s webpage on the ACDIS site for additional information about upcoming meetings. To join a chapter if you haven’t already or to update your chapter contact information/affiliation, click here.

February:

• The South Carolina ACDIS chapter meets Friday, February 23, 2024, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for their early spring conference. For information, contact Amy Truitt (amytruitt476@gmail.com).
• The Florida ACDIS chapter meets Saturday, February 24, 2024, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in person. For information, contact Edna Betances- Harold (betane@shands.ufl.edu).
• The Minnesota ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 1–2 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Social Determinants of Health: The Next Level of CDI,” and will be presented by Rachel Mack, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, CRC, and Connie Ryan, MBA, RN, CDIP. For information, contact AnneMarie Vannurden (vannurdena@centracare.com).

March:

• The Pediatric Networking Group (APDIS) meets Wednesday, March 7, 2024, 3–4:30 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Meconium Aspiration Syndrome,” and will be presented by Anjali Baji, MSN, RN. For information, contact Amy Bush (bush-amy@cooperhealth.edu).
• The Tennessee ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, March 7, 2024, 1–2 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Sharing the Importance and Impact of Hierarchical Condition Categories on Compensation,” and will be presented by Jason Jobes. For information, contact Judy Rochelle (judy_rochelle@chs.net).
• The Texas ACDIS chapter meets Friday, March 8, 2024, 11–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “BJC Clinical Guidelines & Validation Denials,” and will be presented by Karen Elmore, BSN, RN, CCDS. For information, contact Angelica Cage (angelica.cage@outlook.com).
• The Kansas City, Missouri ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 2–3:30 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Clinical Documentation Integrity & Coding of Newborns,” and will be presented by Glen Nielson, MSN, RN. For information, contact Debra Canova (debra.canova@uhkc.org).
• The Northwest ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for their first quarterly meeting. For information, contact Jenny Taylor (baumertj@slhs.org).
• The Illinois ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Building Relationships with Providers While Discussing Healthcare Economics,” and will be presented by Cynthia Whichard, RN, BSN, CCDS. For information, contact Emilie Navidad-McDermid (enavidad@uic.edu).
• The Indiana ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Multiple Significant Trauma,” and will be presented by Janell Murray, BSN, RN, CCDS. For information, contact Diksha Sharma (dsharma55@gmail.com).
• The Wisconsin ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 12–2 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Understanding Malnutrition in the CDI/Coding World,” and will be presented by Lyn Kutz, RN, CCS, CCDS, and Dorene Hughes, MSN, RN, CCS, CCDS, CDIP. For information, contact Shannon Tokarski (Wisconsinacdis@gmail.com).